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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 462.56 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 462.56 and 273.18 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 462.56 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/462.56 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 462.56 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 126,360.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,360.77/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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